Cape of Good Hope SPCA arrests one dogfighter and rescues six dogs
On Thursday, 24 November, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA received disturbing video footage of dog fighting that took place in Wesbank. Within a few hours of receiving the video footage, the SPCA and law enforcement traced the culprits, made one arrest and rescued six dogs. Also read: SPCA offers R5000 for information about people who burnt pit bulls to... Read more → The post Cape of Good Hope SPCA arrests one dogfighter and rescues six dogs appeared first on CapeTown ETC.
On Thursday, 24 November, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA received disturbing video footage of dog fighting that took place in Wesbank. Within a few hours of receiving the video footage, the SPCA and law enforcement traced the culprits, made one arrest and rescued six dogs.
Also read: SPCA offers R5000 for information about people who burnt pit bulls to death
The video footage shows the offenders inciting the dogs to attack one another. One of the culprits filmed the incident as others encouraged the dogs to continue fighting.
Picture: Cape of Good Hope SPCA / Screenshot
After receiving the footage, the SPCA’s Inspectorate team immediately jumped into action and started the investigation. The City of Cape Town’s law enforcement: Animal Control Unit was also called in for assistance.
“Within a few hours of receiving the video footage, the SPCA and Law Enforcement traced the culprits, made one arrest, and 6 dogs were rescued,” said Chief Inspector Jaco Pieterse.
Picture: Cape of Good Hope SPCA
Chief Inspector Jaco Pieterse. Picture: Cape of Good Hope SPCA
He added, “Unfortunately, the other culprits were not at home at the time of the investigation, resulting in their not being arrested. Their identities are known to the SPCA and Law Enforcement, and they will be apprehended, arrested, and brought before a court.”
The SPCA laid criminal charges of animal fighting in terms of the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962 against the culprits at the Mfuleni South African Police Service (SAPS). The detained suspect remained in the SAPS’s custody throughout the weekend until his court appearance on Monday, 28 November.
The case was remanded for additional investigation after the accused was released on R500 bail. He’ll return to court on 15 February 2023.
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